Hamilton / Model reference

Kinematic I

Compare the individual source configurations below with the watch you are identifying.

Named product in a Hamilton factory publication, supported by the individual source transcription and at least two recorded specifications. Exact model designations retained; materials, dial and band alternatives remain source configurations. Research review state is independent of this acceptance.

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Documented source appearances

3 appearances

Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 19 — lower product fragment

Kinematic I

Kinematic I; 10K yellow rolled gold case; stainless steel back; Embossed dial; Bracelet.

Band: Bracelet printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case material: 10K yellow rolled gold case; stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Self-winding / automatic printed
Ordering code: 955712 printed
Dial decoration: Embossed dial printed
Marketed gender: Men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof*; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed

Historical price: USD 72.50 · unknown

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1958

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 18 — row2 Self-winding Watches for Men

Kinematic I

Kinematic I;17j;Yellow 10K rolled gold plate case; stainless steel back. Embossed dial. Waterproof with ownoriginalseal servicingcondition. Bracelet at$72.50. Dialmaterialunstated.

Band: Bracelet printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case material: 10K rolled gold plate case printed
Movement type: Self-winding (automatic) printed
Dial decoration: Embossed dial printed
Marketed gender: Men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof, provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed

Historical price: USD 72.50 · unknown

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1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Automatic printed23 — complete product page

Kinematic I

17 jewels. 10K Yellow Rolled Gold Plate Case. Stainless Steel Back. Yellow embossed markers. Waterproof*. Bracelet $72.50. Own original-seal condition. Printed Bracelet versus apparently illustrated Strap discrepancy;noStrap price supplied.

Band: Bracelet printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Marker color: Yellow printed
Case material: 10K Rolled Gold Plate printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Dial decoration: Yellow embossed markers printed
Dust resistance: Dustproof printed
Marketed gender: Men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (historical catalog claim; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing) printed
Case back material: Stainless steel printed

Historical price: USD 72.50 · unknown

Own caption Bracelet $72.50;USDinferred;audienceunspecified. FederalTax/change/prior-sale context inferred adjacent printed22,not own footer.